Witchboard
“It's more than just a game.”
Synopsis
Playing around with a Ouija board, a trio of friends succeeds in contacting the spirit of a young boy. Trouble begins when the evil spirit, Malfeitor, takes over one of their bodies.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Witchboard (1985) Trailer Ingles
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-09
Top Cast
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Todd Allen
Jim Morar
Tawny Kitaen
Linda Brewster
Stephen Nichols
Brandon Sinclair
Kathleen Wilhoite
Zarabeth
Burke Byrnes
Lt. Dewhurst
James W. Quinn
Lloyd
Rose Marie
Mrs. Moses
Judy Tatum
Dr. Gelineau
Gloria Hayes
Wanda
J.P. Luebsen
Malfeitor
Susan Nickerson
Chris
Ryan Carroll
Roger
Kenny Rhodes
Mike
Clare Bristol
Anchorwoman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 12, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.68x
+$5.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Tenney
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Tenney
- Original Score
- Dennis Michael Tenney
- Original Title
- Witchboard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.4M
- Production Studios
- Paragon Arts International, Blue Rider Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Tenney
Kevin Tenney
Dennis Michael Tenney
Roy H. Wagner
Daniel Duncan, Stephen J. Waller
Walter Josten, Jeff Geoffray
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Tenney
Director
Kevin Tenney
Screenplay
Roy H. Wagner
Director of Photography
Merril Greene
Costume Design
Daniel Duncan
Editor
Buck McDancer
Stunt Coordinator
Stephen J. Waller
Editor
Chuck Couch
Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Geoffray
Producer
Dennis Michael Tenney
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Witchboard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Witchboard about?
Playing around with a Ouija board, a trio of friends succeeds in contacting the spirit of a young boy. Trouble begins when the evil spirit, Malfeitor, takes over one of their bodies.
Who directed Witchboard?
Witchboard was directed by Kevin Tenney.
Who stars in Witchboard?
The principal cast of Witchboard includes Todd Allen, Tawny Kitaen, Stephen Nichols, Kathleen Wilhoite, Burke Byrnes.
When was Witchboard released and how long is it?
Witchboard was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Witchboard?
Witchboard had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $7.4M at the worldwide box office (3.68 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Witchboard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Witchboard was composed by Dennis Michael Tenney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Witchboard?
Witchboard holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).